Where to Sell Your Used Cycling Gear

That jersey your mom got you for Christmas that you hate. Those tights that definitely got tighter once you left the store. That pair of new 26” MTB tires that you haven’t used since you upgraded to a 29er. That saddle that you bought, rode once, and hated.

It’s all good gear, and you can’t fathom the idea of just chucking it. But selling on Craigslist is a hassle, and who has the time, especially when used cycling gear won’t bring in a ton of spare cash, and you might end up with a weirdo at your door?

Enter companies like The Pro’s Closet and ProTested Gear, who take your used cycling gear, from gloves to bikes, and turn it into cash for you while taking a small cut.

Sending gently-used gear away for resale is a great way to a) clean out some space, b) make some cash, and c) convince your spouse that you don’t have that much stuff and clearly need a new jersey/tights/wheelset/bike. Admittedly, you’re not going to get rich using any of these services, but you can get better organized and recoup a bit of cash, even if it’s going to get poured right back into race fees or that new pair of gloves you’ve been eyeing.

And the added bonus? If you’re not planning to sell anything but you are in the market for any cycling gear, these companies are all worth checking out for their great deals!

The Pro’s Closet

The original secondhand gear store for cyclists originated in (no surprise) Boulder, Colorado. You e-mail them to plan out sending in your stuff (or drop it off, if you live in Colorado), they post it to eBay, and you can sit back and wait for your check to come.

How much does it cost? Pro’s Closet keeps 30% of the first $500 and then 15% of the remaining amount per item (Paypal, eBay or Amazon fees apply).

Selling with these guys starts simply: Let them know what you have to sell, and they’ll send you a FedEx label so you can ship your stuff for free. From there, you get e-mail notifications about when things are listed and when they’re sold, and they send you checks as it goes (though if you send a bunch of things, expect a few checks for batches of items). It’s simple, and unless you’re an eBay freak who loves to watch (in which case, just sell it on your own at home), it’s pretty much hands-off once you send the box.

How much do you get? Their commission rate is 25% of the final sale price (plus eBay/PayPal fees). For higher dollar items (like bikes/wheelsets) they have a tiered system that reduces their commission down to 10% of the remaining balance beyond $400 on any item. They have a $5 minimum commission to process any item.

ReQwip is an app for buying and selling your used cycling (and triathlon) gear. This one is currently in beta in Austin, Texas, with plans to expand to other major cities including San Francisco and Washington, DC. The rReQwip model is more similar to Craigslist than The Pro’s Closet: transactions are pickup-only (as opposed to shipping with the other companies) though reQwip does offer a delivery service, too. If you’re okay with doing your own selling to a highly targeted audience in exchange for the most profit, this could be a great way to sell bigger-ticket items like that Zipp wheelset you just don’t use anymore.

How much do you get? ReQwip takes 7% of the price of each item sold, which includes credit card processing fees.

If you prefer a brick-and-mortar business, Play It Again Sports has plenty of locations throughout the US. They’re not cycling-specific, but do buy and sell bikes and bike accessories, and some stores buy and sell clothing as well. Call ahead and see what they’re looking for before making the trip.

How much do you get? They resell for about 50% of what the item would retail for, and you receive between 30 and 50% of what they make.

As for that gear that you’ve used time and time again, that’s still in good shape but likely not worth much on the market, consider donating it to a bike-specific organization before trashing it or trying to sell it at a garage sale for pennies.

First, try to keep it local. Do a search for collections in your area, and ask local clubs if there are any parts that their junior racers need (almost always an emphatic YES).
If you can’t find anything local, here’s a list of a few worth checking out:

Bike Works in Seattle: Will take any bikes, parts, and accessories for use in their youth and adult programs Neighborhood Bike Works in Philadelphia: Always looking for bikes, bike tools, clothing and new helmets Boston Bikes: Looking for bikes in reasonable working condition PAC Tours Bike Parts Recycling Project: Collects gently used cycling gear to send to cyclists in Peru Cycling BC: They’ll take your used bike for kids programs with the goal of getting every kid in British Columbia access to a bicycleTrips for Kids: Accepts bikes, parts, clothing, and accessories. Proceeds from its San Francisco Bay-Area Re-Cyclery thrift store support mountain biking programs for at-risk youth in the US, Canada, and Israel.

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